Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS

M4.6 earthquake 59 km SW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu

A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck 59 km SW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu at Oct 29, 2026, 23:04 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 60 km (37 mi) SW of Port-Vila.

Details

Magnitude	4.6 mb
Time	Oct 29, 2026, 23:04 UTC
Depth	10.0 km
Coordinates	-18.132, 167.935
Felt reports	0
Tsunami flag	None
Source	USGS event page

Fig. 1The epicentre and other earthquakes within 100 km, since the day before

01 — Nearby

Nearest cities

Port-Vila60 km (37 mi)

02 — Around it

Other earthquakes within 100 km

Other earthquakes within 100 km since the day before this event
Magnitude	Location	Distance	Depth	Time
4.9	111 km SW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu	52 km / 32 mi	depth 10 km	Oct 29, 10:33 UTC

USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.